The Path
Mydgard Lyrics
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Blood of the innocent spilled
By thy sick reason and thy unholy greed
Forsake the earth engulfed in the ice
I will forsake the earth full of crosses
Crosses where faith is praised
Crosses where martyrs lay crucified
I will follow the left hand path
The path that will show me the black light
The path where hypocrisy dies in my hands
The path where lies will be buried
Lies, to hide thy decay
Lies, to justify thy faith
I will follow the path that purifies my soul
That make that my dark desires become reality
And thy false doctrine remain burned
And thy false wisdom remain dethroned
In "The Path," Mydgard sings of a rejection of conventional morality and takes a stance against the oppressive dogmas of religion. The lyrics express a willingness to abandon the corrupt and bloody earth, forsaking the crosses on which martyrs have perished in pursuit of a paradise that may never come. The singer instead chooses to follow the left-hand path, which represents alternative spiritual teachings and practices that value individualism and the attainment of power. The black light that is mentioned is said to represent the essence of the universe, and following this path will enable the singer to experience a purifying transformation that aligns with their darker desires. Lies and hypocrisy, often used to conceal inner decay and justify unreasonable beliefs, will be left behind on this path, and so the singer will emerge with their soul purified and their perspective heightened.
Line by Line Meaning
I will forsake the earth covered with blood
I will reject a world full of violence and brutality
Blood of the innocent spilled
Innocent lives taken for no reason
By thy sick reason and thy unholy greed
Justified by twisted logic and selfish desires
Forsake the earth engulfed in the ice
I refuse to live in a world that is emotionally frozen and devoid of warmth
I will forsake the earth full of crosses
I will turn away from religions that glorify suffering and death
Crosses where faith is praised
Religious symbols that celebrate blind devotion in the face of adversity
Crosses where martyrs lay crucified
Monuments to those who suffered needlessly for their beliefs
Uselessly waiting arrival of paradise
Hoping for a better world to come, while ignoring the suffering in the present
I will follow the left hand path
I will choose the unconventional path and reject conventional beliefs
The path that will show me the black light
The path that leads to true understanding and enlightenment, unfiltered by societal norms
The path where hypocrisy dies in my hands
The path where I no longer need to pretend in order to fit in
The path where lies will be buried
The path where truth will prevail, even if it is uncomfortable
Lies, to hide thy decay
Lies that are used to cover up corruption and decay in society
Lies, to justify thy faith
Lies that are told to justify religious beliefs that are not based in reality
I will follow the path that purifies my soul
I will seek out a path that strengthens my spirit and brings me peace
That makes that my dark desires become reality
A path that allows me to embrace my true self and not be ashamed
And thy false doctrine remain burned
Where false beliefs are left behind, never to return
And thy false wisdom remain dethroned
Where intellectual dishonesty and flawed reasoning are put in their place
Contributed by Asher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.